State of Minds
4 Episodes
Go beyond the headlines with Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi in this exclusive interview series. "State of Minds" brings you unparalleled access to the individuals driving change and making a significant impact across West Virginia. Through intimate one-on-one discussions, explore their journeys, their visions, and the forces that make them influential figures in our Mountain State and beyond.
New episodes released every month.
State of Minds presented by Hope Gas and Peak Health
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Elaine McMillion Sheldon - Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker
Episode 1
In this episode of State of Minds, Hoppy Kercheval welcomes Oscar-nominated filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon to discuss her powerful documentary work rooted in Appalachia. Sheldon details the making of her personal film, King Coal, explaining that she aimed to move beyond the usual political an...
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38:02Episode 2
Don Nehlen - WVU Hall of Fame Coach
Episode 2
Join Tony Caridi for a rare, in-depth conversation with WVU Hall of Fame coach Don Nehlen. As he approaches his 90th birthday, Coach Nehlen reflects on his life, his emotional journey as a caregiver for his late wife, Merryann, through her battle with Alzheimer's and how it put his "addiction to ...
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Dr. Kevin Blankenship - Founder & Medical Director of Jacobs Ladder
Episode 3
Hoppy Kercheval sits down with Dr. Kevin Blankenship, co-founder of MedExpress, who channeled his success into a deeply personal mission. After witnessing the failures of traditional 30-day rehab programs during his own son's battle with addiction, he founded Jacob's Ladder—a unique, farm based l...
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37:12Episode 4
Gordon Gee - Former President of WVU
Episode 4
In the inaugural episode of "State of Minds," host Hoppy Kercheval sits down with former university president Gordon Gee for a wide-ranging conversation about his life and career.
Dr. Gee reflects on his upbringing in a Mormon household in rural Utah, his prolific fundraising success, and his lo...
